March Coffee Pot, 14 years and still going. Green beer for all those above the Mason-Dixon, green grits for those below.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Today went better than expected.  Visit with granddaughter went well and I did not kill her mother when she stopped to pick her up so about as good as it could be.  Practice run was a little off pace but finished 12 miles in 3:18.57 for a 3.61 MPH average.  Next week finally will get up to 13.1 I hope.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[wrmcclellan]

Evenin' folks from a cold and wet N Taxess...

Presently running 20+ below norms for this time of year and we start the Arctic plunge tomorrow where we will be in the 20's/30's for Mon & Tues for coldest temps this winter and a good 30 below norms. But hey, 70 by the weekend!

Son is doing well in college. Spring break for week of Mar 11th. He and I are planning to head out for the week to spend a little time hanging out.

Rob - all we got here for Autorama was a couple of obscure wrestling pros....

 

[robmcc]

Evening All,

30 with a few flurries.

Took Junior to Autorama today. We had a chance to meet his racing hero, Tony Stewart, and got a few pics and autographs. I'm happy he finally met him. Rich, there was lots of killer Mopars too!By the way, I'm enjoying your YouTube layout progress. I didn't see where the fire station is though......

Stopped at Menard's and picked up my latest allowance purchases.

Kev - Another pre-order? Look out!!

Spank - The first one is always tough. We've all been there.

Jim - I have a 16B and I was tempted to use those micro brushes you can get from Micro Mark to touch up the numbers.

I guess that's it for now.

Have a good one and prayers,

Rob

 

 

 

 

[Buckeye Riveter]

Great trip to Keim Lumber in Charm, Ohio. I purchased a new LED work light, a pair of Irwin clamps and a shop vac adopter to suck dust from my miter saw. I was able to look at their vast selection of power tools. They don't sell junk.  I think everyone needs one of these: workbench

Of course we bought the world famous dreamcicles and cheese at Mr. Hershberger's store. There were no goats on the roof at this time of the year. (Did you know I'm a certified Amish goat herder? It is an honor few achieve.)

[rtraincollector]

dbaker48

I'm getting bored around here, so been thinking about taking a road trip May/June time frame.  No telling how far or where I will go, most likely in an easterly direction.

I was about to tell you to grab your swimming gear if you were going to be going west

[dbaker48]

Good Morning,

Thought I should drop in just to say HI, not a whole lot going on here other than rain.  Forecast is for rain 4 of the next 6 days.  It certainly looks like what we don't get is following Rte 66, then on to PA, and the northeast.

Inlaw situation is pretty much the same, he is going in for a new pacemaker this week, the battery in his has maybe 2 months left, so they are replacing it.  Kay spends almost everyday tending to their needs, and shuttling them to Dr appts. 

I'm getting bored around here, so been thinking about taking a road trip May/June time frame.  No telling how far or where I will go, most likely in an easterly direction.

Chris changed jobs, he is no longer at the mine.  We was offered a position with the Dept of Water Resources with the state.  His title is "Engineering Geologist", he has been there 4 days, and found out he will be attending a 2 day training course on "Off Road Driving".  He couldn't be happier.

Couple of train shows going on this weekend, but too expensive.  $10 parking/$8 entry.  I don't need or want anything so will just pass.

About all I know, so you all stay healthy, and be good.

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  45 and cloudy.  Sun suppose to come out.  Wifey having fits to do pine straw in front beds.

Mike Reagan did a Legacy upgrade to a N&W aux. tender I had.  Now it has engine number and can be in a lashup with Y6B or Mallet.  Rear coupler works and so does backup light.

Mike, good luck with that.

Spanky, good parenting job on both young men. 

Later.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Woke this AM to a fresh blanket of Snohizo; just on the lawn and trees.  I don't mind the white stuff; better than looking at grey-brown hues for months at a time.

DJSpanky - After my first heartbreak, I woke up and realized there are 3 billion lady-folks out there...  

cheapclassics - Best regards on the "reunion".  From another grandparent, do whatever it takes to maintain that relationship with the child.

Chief - 

 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

A good day.  Pain One finally retired.  Nice person but always talked about family troubles.....always.   Watched 2 Hill Street Blues tonight.   Going for 12 miles Saturday.  Hopefully Lucas will bring his daughter tomorrow.  Kind of nervous as she has never met us before (2 hours at 4 days old does not count) so not sure how she will react to us.   I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

Thanks Fifey.  Went to bed early for a change.  Left early for farms.  Back before the rains came [again].

BURRRRRRRR I hear a chainsaw. 

Rain suppose to be gone tomorrow.

Train Box tomorrow.  Too wet to do anything else.

Later

[KRM]

Sturgeon-Phish

 

Kev - The leaning trees are tough to bring down safely, be careful.  I just offered a prayer for the safe felling of the hanger.

 

Thanks Jim, The mess has to wait till better weather. Be that frozen or dry. Right now I would destroy the yard getting there with the tractor. Besides the tractor has the plow and chains on it still. As for the hanger it may just stay up in that tree till God removes it. It is away from the trail and should not bother where it is. The leaner has got to go and is hanging by a thread on a small part of another tree. It is also close to the house on the top end of it so that is the one I got to watch. Most of all the fallen trees are Ash that died from the bug. About 30% of our woods were Ash.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Afternoon all from overcast 33*F Southern Ohio,

I picked up 6 chicks, (the feathered ones) from Rural King.  Supposed to be Plymouth Barred Rocks.  They look liked barred rocks, but they may have had the tubs mislabled. We'll see.  They are out in the garage with heat lamps and the tub is at 90*F, with food and water.  Next 48 hours will tell how strong they are.

I'm off nights until May so I got up after a few hour nap.  The kids are home now and two of their friends that stay wwith us until their dad gets off, are with them.  

Kev - The leaning trees are tough to bring down safely, be careful.  I just offered a prayer for the safe felling of the hanger.

Going to clean some track

May God bless you and your families

Jim

[anjdevil2]

FIRST PAGE!!!! WHOO HOO!!!

Looking forward to a weekend of trains and layouts and LHS and maybe an ambient/electronic music concert.

Edison Train Show Next weekend.....

4 inches of white stuff and was trecherous driving in this morning.....will disappear tomorrow then reappear over the weekend and then Monday with a vengence....

gotta get back, sorta busy, sorta not....

[KRM]

Good morning,

24 heading to 37 then down go the temps.

 Pension payday so off to get supplies and lunch at DQ. Ordered 12 pair of ROC gloves for wife’s gardening that she wanted and will give them to her for her birthday on the 9^th.  

 Phish, I cleaned up one tree fall on the south trail yesterday evening and had a nice fire. Still have this one on the main trail to Jim’s place next door to do..

Not a lot else.

[sir james I]

I see the Chief fell asleep in his recliner. 

Good morning. Tiss 17 degrees w/full sun. Still have snow on the ground but should be gone soon. Welcome March and goodbye Feb.

S.J.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Got a couple inches of Snohizo overnight.  Maybe some trains today.

Roy -